Medicine Overview of Lupimox C Capsule

Uses of Amoxicillin

Side effects of Amoxicillin

How to use Amoxicillin

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.

How Lupimox C Capsule works

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.

Uses of Cloxacillin

Side effects of Cloxacillin

How to use Cloxacillin

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.

How Lupimox C Capsule works

Cloxacillin is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.

In Depth Information on Lupimox C Capsule

Expert advice for Amoxicillin

Do not take this drug if you are allergic to amoxicillin or penicillin.

Take the medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.

You may have loose stools while taking this drug. It gets better after finishing the course, If it worsens consult your doctor.

Amoxicillin can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using a non-hormone method of birth control (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.

Space the doses evenly during the day, at least 4 hours apart.

Keep taking amoxicillin until the treatment is finished, even if you feel better.

Do not take amoxicillin for more than 2 weeks or two doses in 1 hour.

Tell your doctor that you are taking amoxicillin before you go through urine or blood tests for liver function test.

Consult your doctor before taking amoxicillin if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Expert advice for Cloxacillin

It should not be taken by patients who are allergic to cloxacillin or any of the other penicillins or cephalosporin.

Cloxacillin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use a second method of birth control while taking cloxacillin to protect against pregnancy.

Consult your doctor before taking cloxacillin, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

If you are on long-term treatment with cloxacillin, your kidney and liver function, and your blood cell count may have to be done regularly.

Warnings

Special precautions for Lupimox C Capsule

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

PROBABLY SAFE

Lupimox C Capsule is probably safe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

Lupimox C Capsule is probably safe to use during lactation.

Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

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Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Lupimox C Capsule can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.

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Kidney

UNSAFE

Lupimox C Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

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Liver

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Amoxicillin is a broad spectrum antibiotic. On long-term use, it may kill helpful bacteria in the body which keep the body’s fungal (yeast) population in check. So, this decrease in the number of helpful bacteria may lead to fungal (yeast) infections.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin for virus infections?

Amoxicillin is only effective against bacterial infections, not viral infections. Consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Does Amoxicillin cause constipation?

Amoxicillin has not been reported to cause constipation. However, consult your doctor if you have constipation while taking Amoxicillin as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Does Amoxicillin cause headache?

Amoxicillin has not been reported to cause a headache. However, consult your doctor if you have a headache while taking Amoxicillin as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin for fever?

Amoxicillin can be used in the treatment of fever only if it is associated with an infection which can be treated with it. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin for boils?

Amoxicillin is effective in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections like boils. However, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin for a sore throat?

Amoxicillin can be used in the treatment of sorethroat only if it is associated with an infection which can be treated with it. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin for bacterial vaginosis?

Amoxicillin can be used in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. However, talk to a doctor before taking any antibiotics for your condition.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin for flu?

Amoxicillin is not useful for the treatment of flu. Consult a doctor for knowing the right medicines for its treatment.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin for an ear infection?

Amoxicillin can be used for the treatment of ear infection, however, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin for diverticulitis?

Amoxicillin can be used in the treatment of diverticulitis, however, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your condition.

Q. Is Amoxicillin safe?

Amoxicillin is safe to use if taken at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by a doctor.

Q. Is Amoxicillin safe for heart patients?

Amoxicillin is safe to use in heart patients if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor. Always share your medical history with the doctor before taking any medicine.

Q. Is Amoxicillin used for throat infections?

Amoxicillin can be used for the treatment of throat infections. However, it should be used when the cause of infection is diagnosed by the doctor and Amoxicillin is recommended for its treatment.

Q. Is Amoxicillin a pain killer?

Amoxicillin is not a pain killer. It is an antibiotic.

Q. Is Amoxicillin a cephalosporin?

Amoxicillin is not a cephalosporin. It is an antibiotic which belongs to a class of drugs known as penicillins.

Q. Is Amoxicillin good for prostate infection?

Amoxicillin can be used for treating prostate infections caused by bacteria against which it is active. Consult a doctor for the right diagnosis of your infection and use antibiotics which are recommended.

Q. Does Amoxicillin treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Yes, Amoxicillin can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) if it is caused by the bacteria against which Amoxicillin is active. Consult a doctor for the right diagnosis of your infection and use antibiotics which are recommended.

Q. Does Amoxicillin can treat cough?

Amoxicillin would be needed for the treatment of a cough only if it is associated with an infection. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Does Amoxicillin cause drowsiness?

No, Amoxicillin has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Amoxicillin, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Amoxicillin affect sperm?

No, Amoxicillin has not been reported to affect sperm. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Amoxicillin contain penicillin?

Amoxicillin does not contain penicillin. However, it belongs to the same class of antibiotics.

Q. Does Amoxicillin cause diarrhea?

Amoxicillin can cause diarrhea as a common side effect. Please talk to your doctor in case you have this side effect as it could be due to the change in the normal bacteria of your gut and you may need to stop this medicine.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin with tramadol?

Amoxicillin can be taken with tramadol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin with metronidazole?

Amoxicillin can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin with a medicine for cold?

Please consult your doctor before taking Amoxicillin with any medicine for cold as these medicines have many components and the interaction with each component can be different.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin with metformin?

Yes, Amoxicillin can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin with loratadine?

Yes, Amoxicillin can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amoxicillin with aspirin?

Amoxicillin and aspirin increase levels of each other. Please consult your doctor before taking Amoxicillin with aspirin at the same time.

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Frequently asked questions for Cloxacillin

Q. Is cloxacillin a penicillin/antibiotic?

Cloxacillin belongs to a class of medication called penicillin antibiotics. It does not contain penicillin but is structurally similar to it. It is is used to treat bacterial infections in the body affecting the ear, nose, throat, lungs (pneumonia), skin and skin structure infections, urinary bladder infection (cystitis), infection of the valves of the heart, bone infections, especially those caused by the resistant staphylococcus bacteria

Q. What does it treat?

It is also used to treat leprosy and lepra-reaction seen in leprosy, and to prevent infection during surgery

Q. Is cloxacillin the same as amoxicillin?

Cloxacillin is not the same as amoxicillin, but they belong to the same class of medication called penicillin antibiotics

Q. Is Cloxacillin used for treating tonsillitis/ boils/acne/chlamydia/streptococcus infections?

Cloxacillin is not commonly used to treat tonsillitis/boils/acne/chlamydia. It may be used to treat streptococcus infections but is more commonly used for staphylococcus infections

Q. Does Cloxacillin cause weight gain or sleepiness?

These are no studies showing any relation between weight gain, sleepiness and Cloxacillin use

Q. Does it affect menstruation?

It is not known to affect menstruation

Q. Can I take Advil (ibuprofen)/ Tylenol (paracetamol) with Cloxacillin?

There are no known interactions between Cloxacillin and Advil (ibuprofen)/ Tylenol (paracetamol). But doctor's advice should be followed about taking both the medications together

Q. Is Cloxacillin safe for G6PD?

Yes, Cloxacillin can be safely used in patients who have deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)

Q. Does Cloxacillin expire?

Cloxacillin has an expiry date, beyond which it should not be consumed. Please refer to the pack or package insert for the expiry date.